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Quite a unique Japanese mingei folk art tool as originally a primitive handmade backpack once used for farm work combined bamboo basket to cuboid stand made from folded single piece of hard and thick wild bark. H 47.5 x 37 x 36 cm (18.70 x 14.56 x 14.17in). Loss of shoulder straps used to be attached with...

Japanese 19th C. Seto Stoneware Ishizara heavy Food Dish, Platter, with Creamy Color well potted and good color of typical Setoware Food Plate, 14" diameter 2 1/2" high, the condition is one of the best old Kiln Seto ware in Edo Period. Kanji Mark inside unglazed center on the bottom.

This is an exceptional pen holder in black urushi lacquer (roiro) decorated with a branch of peonies and a bird in flight. The decoration is treated with gold powder of several shades of tones, of different thicknesses (hiramakie and takamakie) and in cinnabar red and green lacquer. Some details are in silver powder. Small squares of gold mosaic and mother-of-pearl (kirikane) are sprinkled on the leaves. The articulated metal part is gilded with fine gold...

An ivory netsuke depicting a snail, with horn details. This work captures the moment the snail emerges from its shell. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.9 x 3.2 cm. Condition: Excellent. There are natural ivory streaks, typical of the material.

A polychrome ivory okimono depicting the study of a chestnut, finely carved with real and natural details. Period: Meiji early 20th century. Dimensions: 5.5 x 6 x 5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

A Satsuma vase depicting a group of carp swimming in a stream. The scene is depicted from a shore perspective, where partially submerged tree trunks emerge and delicate flowers bloom along the banks. The base and neck of the vase feature elegant golden palmette decorations. Signature “Kinkozan” impressed under the base of the vase. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 24.5 x 10 cm. Condition: Excellent.

MID-CENTURY MODERN IKEBANA VASE

Ceramic. 20th century, Japan. H 34 x 20.5 x 8.5 cm (13.38 x 8.07 x 3.34in).


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Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas (by A. Kigawa), Showa period, 20th century, 45.5 x 52.5 x 2 cm (17.91 x 20.66 x 0.78in).


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A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a female demonic figure named Hannya. Carved wood covered with Gofun, gold and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 26 x 19.2 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. The hannya is a mask that represents a female onryō (vengeful spirit)...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of an elderly woman called Uba. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21.2 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry, and drama...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a female figure. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21.3 x 13.3 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry, and drama...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of an aged male figure called Okina. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments with horse-hair and chord, 20th century. It is 18.5 x 15.2 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry, and drama...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a male figure named Chigusa Ayakashi. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21 x 14.7 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. Ayakashi is a vengeful male ghost, often a warlord, bearing a grudge.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries...

An incredible O-buri (large) Tea bowl by Shino legend Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manyosai Chawan. The pinks in this bowl are unbelievable, divided by flowing olive colors. It is definitely top shelf, a museum quality piece. It is 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches tall and in perfect condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics...

A long slab dish with a slot for a knife by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Pochon Chozara...

Su-ana pinholes dot the surface of this large Mizusashi fresh water Jar covered in red and quite glaze by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Mizusashi. This is a perfect example of the style which propelled this artist to stardom. The heavy form is a classical representative of the aesthetic, and retains the original ceramic lid. It is 22.5 cm (9 inches) diameter, 18 cm (7 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of t...

Muddled colors from yellow to blue to lavender puddle and meander on the rought textured clay of this set of five small plates by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manyosai Meme-zara. Each is roughly 15 cm (6 inches) diameter and all are in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. Although initially entering regular employment upon graduating high school, in 1967 he returned to Toki city to h...